Description
This Peach Berry Fruit Salad is a refreshing and vibrant summer recipe combining ripe peaches, mixed berries, and a zesty honey-lime dressing. Perfect as a light dessert or healthy snack, it features fresh mint and optional toasted almonds for added flavor and crunch. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a colorful celebration of seasonal fruit that’s both easy and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 4 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
- 1 pint fresh blueberries
- 1 pint fresh raspberries
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved or quartered if large
- 1/2 cup fresh blackberries
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Optional Garnish
- 1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
Instructions
- Wash the Berries: Gently rinse all the berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries) under cool water to remove any dirt or impurities.
- Prepare the Strawberries: Hull the strawberries by removing the green leafy tops, then halve or quarter larger berries to keep the pieces manageable and consistent in size.
- Slice the Peaches: Pit the peaches by removing the stone in the center, then slice them into wedges or thin slices depending on your preference.
- Chop the Mint: Rinse, dry thoroughly, and finely chop the fresh mint leaves to release their flavor and fragrance.
- Combine Dressing Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lime juice, honey, water, lime zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined and smooth.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust the sweetness or tartness according to your preference by adding more honey or lime juice if desired.
- Combine the Fruit: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the sliced peaches with all the rinsed berries, being careful not to crush the delicate fruit.
- Add the Mint: Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint evenly over the mixed fruit to infuse fresh herbal notes.
- Drizzle with Dressing: Pour the prepared honey-lime dressing over the fruit mixture to enhance flavors and add a zesty sweetness.
- Toss Gently: Using a large spoon, gently toss the fruit to ensure all pieces are coated evenly with the dressing without bruising the fruit.
- Chill (Optional): For the best flavor, cover and refrigerate the fruit salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the juices and dressing to meld together beautifully.
- Garnish (Optional): Just before serving, sprinkle toasted slivered almonds over the top to add a pleasant crunch and nutty dimension.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh peaches and berries for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Chilling enhances the flavors, but you can serve immediately if preferred.
- Toasted almonds add a nice crunch but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- For an extra refreshing twist, add a splash of orange juice to the dressing.
